Matrix Metallopeptidase 12 (Macrophage Elastase) Proteins (MMP12)

Proteins of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. Additionally we are shipping MMP12 Antibodies (169) and MMP12 Kits (50) and many more products for this protein.

the results of this study show a close correlation between vascular injury markers, Arg 1 (show ARG1 Proteins)+ macrophage accumulation and fibrosis and suggest an important role of MMP-12 in regulating these processes.

These results proved that MMP-12 expression was increased in cutaneous melanoma and associated with tumor progression. It also provided the first evidence that MMP-12 level could be an independent prognostic marker for patients with cutaneous melanoma

AG and GG genotypes of the MMP12 rs2276109 variant were significantly under-represented among patients with non-contact anterior cruciate ligament rupture compared to controls.

findings showed that there was an important joint effect of the MMP-12 polymorphisms and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on the risk of Ischemic Stroke and therefore it can be considered as a potential marker of cerebrovascular disorders in diabetic patients.

Gene expression profiling performed on tissues obtained from pulmonary sarcoidosis patients identified MMP12 as a potential pathogenic mediator of lung damage and/or remodeling and may serve as a marker for this disease.

MMP12 Protein Profile

Protein Summary

Proteins of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. Most MMP's are secreted as inactive proproteins which are activated when cleaved by extracellular proteinases. It is thought that the protein encoded by this gene is cleaved at both ends to yield the active enzyme, but this processing has not been fully described. The enzyme degrades soluble and insoluble elastin. It may play a role in aneurysm formation and studies in mice suggest a role in the development of emphysema. The gene is part of a cluster of MMP genes which localize to chromosome 11q22.3.